A Paul George for Kyrie Irving swap makes sense

The overall skillset of Kyrie Irving is ostensible but so is his penchant and thirst for chaos.

During Irving’s tumultuous three seasons donning a Brooklyn Nets uniform, he’s been distracted, stubborn, and disingenuous in his pursuit of winning an NBA title. When Irving initially arrived, he dazzled Brooklyn supporters en route to scoring 50 points in the first game of the season. Shortly after, however, Irving would miss 26 games due to a bum right shoulder.

Upon his eventual return, Irving up and left his teammates high and dry prior to a January showdown against the New York Knicks. Irving’s reasoning seemed to be a reasonable one as he, along with the rest of the NBA world, mourned the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Kobe Bryant. While he would ultimately return, Irving’s year came to an end thanks to season-ending shoulder surgery.

Injuries, of course, are a part of the game. But that doesn’t excuse the habitual no-shows, his pugnacious ways with the media, and his aloofness toward his teammates and diehard fans.

On far too many occasions, Irving opted to remove his sneakers and stay away from the court. In addition to leaving the arena just a few minutes prior to a game following the death of Kobe Bryant, Irving has also refused to provide his services for various other reasons.

A trade to the LA Clippers could be a great move for the franchise

With a fresh start during the 2020-21 season, Irving was taken aback by the riots that took place in the nation’s capital. Irving subsequently refused to play, opting to use his platform to lend a voice to the voiceless. This past season, Irving choose to remain home for most of the season, refusing to acquiesce to the demands and requirements of New York’s vaccine mandate.

Considering his audacious actions, Brooklyn’s front office personnel have been ambivalent toward his future in a Nets uniform.

With the New York based franchise refusing to offer Irving a long-term deal, the polarizing point guard could be on the move. While dicey, the LA Clippers should give the Nets a call.

Although Paul George has shown to be a terrific secondary option next to Kawhi Leonard, his inconsistent play, at times, renders LA’s offense tenuous. Irving, a self-starting, score-first guard, has shinned under the brightest of lights.

Furthermore, Irving’s need to be the face of a franchise and their own court leader can be fulfilled in LA. In Brooklyn, Kevin Durant holds firm to both positional leadership roles. As a Clipper, Kawhi Leonard, often soft-spoken off and on the court, has allowed his play to do the talking for him.

Irving, although highly skilled and normally loved by his teammates, has seemingly worn out his welcome in Brooklyn. A sign and trade would appear to be perfect. George would fit in seamlessly next to Durant on the wing while Irving and Leonard would complement each other in both the locker room and on the court.

Additionally, head coach Ty Lue has coached Irving before. The results? An unlikely NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Admittedly, a trade between George and Irving is incredibly unlikely. However, if both parties were willing, it makes all the sense in the world.